To add water, subtract weeds
Mandela’s least known legacy may be his Working for Water programme, which employs thousands of marginalised people to clear invasive plant species, securing precious water...
The climate resilience role for water safety plans
The use of water safety plans is being extended in response to the growing challenges of climate change. Kizito Masinde, Katharine Cross and Matthew Damons look at...
Unlocking the humble hydrant
Cities should consider modifying hydrants for civic enrichment. By Owen Weinstein
Fire hydrants, like the water within them, are taken for granted until they are...
SDG progress by making water rights real in service delivery
Experience is growing with use of specially developed guidance to overcome local misunderstandings or concern over what the human rights to water and sanitation...
Decarbonisation pathways – the water sector responds to the climate challenge
Krishna R Pagilla and Zhiyong Jason Ren, editors of a new book on the potential for decarbonisation in the water industry, explain why they...
IWA leads the way on access to water knowledge
The move to full Open Access for all IWA journals this year represents a huge contribution to the sector, particularly for developing countries. By...
Global Water Award 2022: Pushing for progress on water and sanitation provision
Nisha Mandani’s organisation provides water and sanitation to neglected communities. The winner of the IWA 2022 Global Water Award talks to Erika Yarrow-Soden.
Nisha Mandani, founder...
Resource recovery: the challenge of finding a market for your product
Pressure from worldwide population growth is placing increasing demand on phosphorus supply and production but resources are not limitless and no synthetic substitute exists....
The Rainfall Independent Supplies agenda for Australian cities
Australia’s dry climate means water reuse has become increasingly important. Stuart Khan looks at its role in city ambitions for Rainfall Independent Supplies.
The Australian...
Elevating the water sector’s contribution to urban living
Water industry activity can underpin creation of more livable cities, and it contributes to progress with the Sustainable Development Goals. Adam Lovell explains how...